Hearing Threshold Test

Sensation: Audition

Language(s)

English

Description

An assessment of hearing. Participants are asked to tap a button when they hear sounds presented in each ear, which gradually decrease in volume.

Administration Info

Age range: 7+
Test Time: 6 minutes
Available in: NIH ToolBox
Administration: Examiner-administered
Devices: iPad
Additional equipment required: Yes
Qualification Level: N/A

Supplies & Equipment

The Hearing Threshold test was specifically calibrated with the following headphones; either of these headphones are required to obtain valid results on the Hearing Threshold test:
Sennheiser HD 25-1 headphones or
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones

Resources

Please see Toolbox Learning & Resources for manuals and other test materials.

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